Revenge (2011)

A woman returns to the Hamptons under a false identity to dismantle the powerful elite who destroyed her family — one calculated act at a time.

Revenge - Series Information

  • Original Title: Revenge
  • First Air Year: 2011
  • Last Air Year: 2015
  • Created by: Mike Kelley
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Drama, Mystery
  • Content Rating (US): TV-14
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (43 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 4
  • Number of Episodes: 89
  • Status: Canceled
  • Original Language: English
  • Spoken Languages: English
  • First Air Date: September 21, 2011 (United States - TV-MA), September 21, 2011 (United Kingdom - 15), September 21, 2011 (Germany - 16), September 21, 2011 (India - U), September 21, 2011 (Australia - M), September 21, 2011 (Brazil - 14), September 21, 2011 (Mexico - AA), September 21, 2011 (Spain - 12), September 21, 2011 (South Korea - 15)
  • Networks: ABC
  • Alternative Titles: İntiqam (AZ), Kerštas (LT), Реванш (RU), İntikam (TR)
  • Production Companies: ABC Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment, Walt Disney Television
  • Production Countries: France, United States of America

Revenge - Plot

When Emily Thorne moves to the Hamptons, everyone wonders about the new girl, but she knows everything about them, including what they did to her family. Years ago, they took everything from her. Now, one by one, she's going to make them pay.

Revenge - Trailer

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What goes around comes around.

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Revenge - Cast & Crew

Creator(s)

  • Mike Kelley

Main Cast

  • Emily VanCamp
  • Madeleine Stowe
  • Nick Wechsler
  • Gabriel Mann
  • Joshua Bowman
  • Christa B. Allen
  • Henry Czerny
  • Ashley Madekwe
  • Connor Paolo
  • Barry Sloane

Writers

  • Wendy Calhoun
  • Joe Fazzio
  • Ted Sullivan
  • Sallie Patrick
  • Sunil Nayar

Executive Producers

  • Marty Bowen
  • Gretchen J. Berg

Revenge - FAQs

Where can you stream Revenge online?

Revenge is available to stream on Hulu with a subscription. It can also be purchased digitally on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Free ad-supported viewing is available through The Roku Channel. Availability may vary by region.

Is Revenge based on a true story or novel?

Revenge is not based on a true story. Creator Mike Kelley drew loose inspiration from Alexandre Dumas's classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo, transplanting its themes of elaborate vengeance and hidden identity into the world of Hamptons elite society. The characters and plot are entirely fictional.

Who plays Emily Thorne in Revenge?

Emily VanCamp plays Emily Thorne, the series' calculating protagonist who conceals her true identity to dismantle the Grayson family. Madeleine Stowe co-stars as the formidable Victoria Grayson, with Gabriel Mann, Nick Wechsler, Joshua Bowman, and Henry Czerny rounding out the principal ensemble.

Why was Revenge cancelled after Season 4?

ABC cancelled Revenge after its fourth season in 2015 due to declining ratings. Viewership had dropped significantly from the show's peak in Season 1. The network and producers were aware cancellation was likely, which allowed the creative team to craft a series finale that provided a conclusive ending for the story.

How many seasons and episodes does Revenge have?

Revenge ran for four seasons and 89 episodes on ABC, airing from September 2011 to May 2015. Each of the four main seasons contains 22 or 23 episodes. There is also a Season 0 consisting of 3 special episodes, bringing the total episode count to 89.

What is Revenge the TV series about?

Revenge follows Emily Thorne, a young woman who moves to the Hamptons under a false identity to systematically destroy the wealthy, powerful people responsible for framing her father and ruining her family. Blending psychological thriller elements with soapy drama, the series explores betrayal, identity, and the corrosive cost of obsession.

What is the content rating for Revenge?

Revenge carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it contains material that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series includes scenes of violence, mature thematic content, and complex moral situations. Parental guidance is recommended for younger viewers.

How does Revenge end in the series finale?

In the series finale, Emily Thorne's true identity as Amanda Clarke is publicly revealed. She ultimately achieves her goal of exposing the conspirators who wronged her father. The finale delivers a bittersweet resolution, with Emily paying a significant personal price for her years of calculated vengeance before finding a degree of peace.

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